The Pirate Prince

    By Storybird

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    30 Sep, 2023

    Daeron Sand, the oldest bastard son of Arienna Martell and Prince Daeron Targaeyen, had always known he was different. His parentage, a scandalous secret, was the reason he would never ascend the throne.

    He had grown up in the opulence of the Martell castle, surrounded by the Sand Snake sisters, his half-siblings. But the castle walls felt like a cage, his royal blood, a curse.

    Arienna Martell, his mother, had always been distant. He was a reminder of her indiscretion, a testament to her love for a man who was not her husband.

    After learning of his illegitimate status, Daeron made a life-altering decision. He would renounce his lineage and defect from the kingdom, choosing freedom over falsehood.

    He fled under the cover of darkness, leaving the Martell castle behind. His mother's words, calling him a coward, echoed in his ears. Yet, he felt a strange relief.

    The sea beckoned him, the vast expanse promising a freedom he had never known. He joined the Whitebeard pirate crew, a notorious band in the Grand Line of pirates.

    His grandmother, Queen Daenerys, was heartbroken on hearing about his departure. The woman who had tamed dragons couldn't control her own grandchild.

    His wanted poster caused a stir in the Seven Kingdoms. The handsome rogue, with his silver hair and dark skin, was now a renegade, a criminal.

    The Sand Snake sisters reacted differently. Some were angry, others were indifferent, but all were surprised at his audacity to defy the norms.

    His journey as a pirate was fraught with danger. He encountered treacherous storms, enemy pirates, and even a Kraken. But Daeron was not deterred.

    Daeron's reputation grew. He was feared and respected in equal measure. The bastard son of Martell was now the Pirate Prince, a legend on the high seas.

    His alliance with the Pirate Emperor, known as Big Mom, was unexpected. A marriage alliance was proposed, further strengthening his position among the pirates.

    The birth of his son, Leon Charlotte Sand, was celebrated across the Seven Seas. The Prince of Seas, they called him, inheritor of his father's legacy.

    Arienna Martell heard about her grandson's birth with a sigh. She felt a pang of regret. Her son was building a legacy, but not the one she had envisioned.

    Queen Daenerys, too, was torn. She was proud of her grandson's strength, but saddened by the path he had chosen. She wished for a reunion, but knew it was unlikely.

    As Leon grew, Daeron taught him the ways of the sea. The boy was a natural, his silver hair a beacon against the azure waves.

    Daeron's life wasn't easy. He faced betrayal, loss, and war. But he had chosen this life, and he had no regrets.

    The Sand Snake sisters eventually accepted his decision. Some even admired his courage. They realized he was no coward. He was a survivor, a fighter.

    His mother, Arienna, longed for him. She missed her son, the boy with the silver hair and Martell skin. But she knew he was happier on the seas.

    Despite the danger, Daeron was content. He had a family, a crew he trusted, and a son who idolized him. He was the Pirate Prince, and he wouldn't have it any other way.

    Queen Daenerys passed away, leaving a void in the Seven Kingdoms. Daeron mourned her in silence, the ocean his only witness. He vowed to honor her memory.

    As years passed, Leon grew into a fine young man. Just like his father, he was respected and feared. The Prince of Seas was ready to take over his father's legacy.

    Arienna Martell passed away peacefully, her last thoughts were of her son, the Pirate Prince. She hoped he was happy and free, just as he had always wanted.

    Daeron, now an old man, looked at his son with pride. Leon was ready to command the seas, just as he had done. The Pirate Prince was passing on his crown.

    His journey had been extraordinary. From a royal bastard to the Pirate Prince, Daeron Sand had carved his own destiny. And he was ready for whatever the sea had in store for him next.